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SGR shut down UPDATE

Hearing that Sharp-Gallaher Racing has shut down and employees have been laid off. In 2013, the team scaled back from two full-time teams to one, with driver Max Gresham behind the wheel of the #8 Chevy. Gresham ended the season 16th in driver points. The team also ran the #6 on a part-time basis with multiple drivers sharing the driving duties. The team first entered truck competition in 2010. In 2012, the team won two races under the Eddie Sharp Racing name with drivers Justin Lofton and Cale Gale. In August of this season, the team announced a partnership with Bill Gallaher, forming Sharp-Gallaher Racing.(12-17-2013) UPDATE: Sharp Gallaher Racing laid off virtually all of its employees yesterday in the aftermath of an apparent dispute between partners Eddie Sharp, Jr. and Bill Gallaher. SGR employees were informed yesterday that the team is shutting down, and all but one employee was reportedly laid off. Multiple sources say the shutdown occurred after Gallaher informed Sharp that his services would no longer be required. Sources close to the situation say the team may subsequently be reopened under Gallahers sole ownership. Sharp was unavailable for comment today, attempts to contact Gallaher were unsuccessful.( Godfather Motorsports )